The Rock Cycle

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What is the process called when wind, water, and ice break down rock?

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Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the term for the process of sediment being glued together?

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Cementation

Front

What type of rock is formed from the melting and cooling of magma?

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Igneous rock

Front

What type of rocks form when rock buried deep inside the earth change without melting or weathering?

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Metamorphic rocks

Front

What type of rock is typically found near the mouth of a volcano?

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Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the natural process of rock formation and transformation?

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The Rock Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?

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Sedimentary rock is primarily composed of particles of minerals, organic matter, and other materials that have been compacted and cemented together.

Front

What role does pressure play in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Pressure causes changes in the mineral structure and texture of rocks, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.